Nub Virtual Boy Question

[om3ga]

The AC Adapter for the virtual boy.

Do you have to use the official AC adapter or are there others that will work?

If so which ones?

[Pantechnicon]

It's the exact same power supply as the Super NES, but you need to have the unique connector thing to hook it into your VB.

/hug both my VB's.

[om3ga]

Does the thing suck battery life pretty bad?

I got one commin to me in the mail ..... only played a VB several times never owned one.

[jgenotte]

The batteries last a decent amount of time, 2-3 hours.

-james

[evilmess]

You'll go blind long before your batteries run dry! :eek 2:

Seriously, I put 6 batteries in mine and haven't had to replaced them in over a year, BUT i don't play my VB much.

[Cauterize]

You'll go blind long before your batteries run dry! :eek 2:

Has anyone actually been blinded by one? im sure they havent....

[Crush Crawfish]

Has anyone actually been blinded by one? im sure they havent....

I think nintendo said that no kids under 7 should play a virtual boy because their eyes are still developing and it could damage tham. Or is that just a stupid rumor?

[evilmess]

Actually don't most games have a 15 minute play time warning on boot up?

Anyway, it was a joke. The VB is a cool and unique system but it has it's faults like being hard on the eyes and causing neck discomfort if you have to stoop over to play it.

[thehistorian]

Has anyone actually been blinded by one? im sure they havent....

I think nintendo said that no kids under 7 should play a virtual boy because their eyes are still developing and it could damage tham. Or is that just a stupid rumor?


!WARNING: This product MUST NOT be used by children under the age of seven (7) years. Artificial stereo vision displays may not be safe for such children and may cause serious, permanent damage to their vision.

!WARNING: Repetitive strain and injury. Some people may experience fatigue or discomfort after playing for a long time. Regardless of how you feel, you should ALWAYS take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour while playing. If your hands or arms become tired or uncomfortable while playing, stop and rest. If you continue to experience soreness or discomfort during or after play, listen to the signals your body is giving you. Stop playing and consult a doctor. Failure to do so could result in long term injury. If your hands, wrists or arms have been injured or strained in other activities, use of your system could aggravate the condition. Before playing consult a doctor.

[SoulBlazer]

They tell you you should take a 5-15 minute break every hour playing ALL games, but how many people actually do that? ;)

[om3ga]

They tell you you should take a 5-15 minute break every hour playing ALL games, but how many people actually do that? ;)

Lol Yeah No Kidding.

Even If I had a seizure I would get back up and start playing LOL

[Cauterize]

They tell you you should take a 5-15 minute break every hour playing ALL games, but how many people actually do that? ;)

Lol Yeah No Kidding.

Even If I had a seizure I would get back up and start playing LOL

Gamers are so suicidal!

[chadtower]

They tell you you should take a 5-15 minute break every hour playing ALL games, but how many people actually do that? ;)

I do. It's probably a function of playing nearly exclusively short games without a lot of continues. Besides, it really is necessary with the VB. I used to play mine a LOT and if you don't take a break every 15 or so your eyes take quite a while to readjust to the world when you stop. Plus your neck feels like you were in a car accident.

[ddockery]

I can understand the complaints about the eyes, but there's no reason it should be hurting your neck. Sit at a reasonably high table, and pull the VB towards the edge so you're not leaning over to get to it.

[davidleeroth]

I play my Virtual Boy laying on my back in my bed. Perfect, sudden movements are a no-no though.

[chadtower]

I can understand the complaints about the eyes, but there's no reason it should be hurting your neck. Sit at a reasonably high table, and pull the VB towards the edge so you're not leaning over to get to it.

People who sit at a desk ten hours a day are already prone to spinal issues. Sitting that ridigly at a VB is just adding to it. There's really not a ton that can be done.

[PentiumMMX]

They tell you you should take a 5-15 minute break every hour playing ALL games, but how many people actually do that? ;)

That reminds me of playing "Mega Man Battle Network" on my GBA, I jacked into a Gamecube, and found a program that lectured me on "Healthy Gaming"
LOL